Comparison

Dear. vs Kirokune

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dear.

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Dearは、大切な人との日常を、写真とコメントでやさしく記録できるアプリです。 一緒に過ごす日々はもちろん、遠く離れて過ごす時間の中でも、その日の出来事や気持ちを残し、振り返ることができます。 記録は日付ごとに整理され、あとから見返すことも簡単。 写真と短いことばで、無理なく続けられる設計です。 主な機能: ・写真とコメントによる日常の記録 ・シンプルで使いやすい操作体験 ・プレミアム機能による体験の拡張 Dearは、日常の中にある「残しておきたい瞬間」を、静かに大切にするためのアプリです。

About

Kirokune

Features
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Document what happened at work while the details are fresh. Kirokune keeps notes, voice recordings and photos in a private incident timeline so you can prepare for a conversation in your own time. Start free, without an account • Save unlimited records in one case: a short note, a recording or a photo. • Review events in time order, alongside the words you originally saved. • Choose a supported chat export file without connecting your chat account. The file’s full original text stays with the record, so check the conversation and date range before exporting. • Record content stays on your iPhone unless you choose to share it. Optional Kirokune Plus Create unlimited cases, use detailed reviews and PDF export, and remove ads. Keep using the free recording features for as long as you want. Choose a monthly or annual subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Your purchase screen shows the local price and renewal terms. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the term. Manage or cancel them in your App Store account settings. Whether you are noting workplace bullying, harassment or a difficult conversation, Kirokune helps you keep your own record. It does not decide what happened or guarantee how a record will be treated. Rules about recording and sharing vary by place and situation. Consider notifying the other person and check local rules before recording. Kirokune does not provide medical care, emergency support, findings of fact or legal advice. If safety is urgent, prioritize safety and contact local emergency services. Privacy: https://kirokune.com/en/privacy/ Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dear.4 screens
Kirokune4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dear. at daily against Kirokune's every 6 days. Dear. also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dear. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month and Kirokune sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dear. ships an update daily, Kirokune every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Dear. versus Kirokune: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDear.Kirokune
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB19 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developermahiru okitaAMA CLASS, K.K.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dear.

Subscriptions2
  • Dear Premium (Monthly)$2.001 Month
  • Dear Premium (Yearly)$20.001 Year
3 purchases

Kirokune

Subscriptions2
  • Kirokune Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Kirokune Plus Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Kirokune Plus Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Dear. free?
Dear. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kirokune free?
Kirokune is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dear. or Kirokune have ads?
Neither Dear. nor Kirokune shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dear. or Kirokune?
Dear. ships an update daily, and Kirokune every 6 days. Most recently, Dear. was updated on October 6, 2026 and Kirokune on October 10, 2026.

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